Polymer Membranes and Films
A section of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360).
Section Information
The Section “Polymer Membranes and Films” of Polymers aims to rapidly publish contributions on the aspects of polymer science in membranes and films, as well as their applications in various fields. Our intention is to develop a platform not only for dissemination but also for debates on new, interesting results in this field with a large application potential. We encourage the submission of manuscripts that provide novel competently researched articles and reviews that report on significant advances in the field.
The scope of the section includes, but is not limited to, the following topics:
- Advanced polymer membranes and films;
- Preparation, functionalization, and characterization of polymer membranes and films;
- Processes of polymer membranes;
- Applications of polymer membranes and films;
- Membrane absorption/transport/separation;
- Membrane formation/structure;
- Membrane fouling;
- Membrane module/process design;
- Advanced polymer coatings;
- Preparation, functionalization, and characterization of polymer coatings;
- Modeling and simulation.
Keywords
responsive membrane and multifunctional membrane; polymer–inorganic composite membrane; proton exchange membrane; anion exchange membrane; polymer thin films; doped polymer films; optoelectronic structures; polymer blends films; membrane fabrication/modification; mixed matrix membranes; membrane materials; coatings
Editorial Board
Topical Advisory Panel
Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- New Advances in Polymer-Based Membranes (Deadline: 15 June 2023)
- Feature Papers in Polymer Membranes and Films II (Deadline: 20 June 2023)
- Functionalized Polymeric Membranes and Thin Liquid Films: Formation, Characterization and Applications (Deadline: 20 June 2023)
- Advanced Polymeric Membranes for Wastewater Reclamation and Water Purification II (Deadline: 20 June 2023)
- Separation of MOFs-Based Membrane Materials (Deadline: 25 June 2023)
- Polymer Composite Film (Deadline: 30 June 2023)
- Emergent Materials for Membrane Preparation: From Circular Economy to Environmental Sustainability (Deadline: 30 June 2023)
- Advanced Polymeric Membrane Technology (Deadline: 30 June 2023)
- Advanced Polymeric Membranes for Separation (Deadline: 10 July 2023)
- Multifunctional Polymers in Electrochemistry (Deadline: 15 July 2023)
- Fabrication of Membranes for Advanced Application in Industry, Energy, Medicine, and Environments (Deadline: 20 July 2023)
- Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites in Metal-Ion Batteries (Deadline: 25 July 2023)
- Advanced Polymer Membranes for Adsorption and Separation Applications (Deadline: 25 July 2023)
- Molecular Dynamics Simulation of Polymer for Absorption and Separation Applications (Deadline: 30 July 2023)
- Polymer Coatings: Principles, Methods, and Applications (Deadline: 8 August 2023)
- Polymers for Membrane Separation: Fabrication and Applications (Deadline: 15 August 2023)
- Multifunctional Advanced Polymeric Films (Deadline: 20 August 2023)
- Advanced Polymeric Membranes for Water Treatment (Deadline: 25 August 2023)
- Polymer Films for Photovoltaic Applications II (Deadline: 31 August 2023)
- Physico-Chemical Methods for Modification of Polymeric Gas Separating Membranes (Deadline: 10 September 2023)
- Polymeric Membranes Preparation, Modification and Separation Applications (Deadline: 10 September 2023)
- Polymer Composites with Antibacterial Properties (Deadline: 15 September 2023)
- Polymers and Their Composites for Oil-Water Separation (Deadline: 17 September 2023)
- Superhydrophobic Polymer Coatings and Films (Deadline: 20 September 2023)
- Development and Applications of Composite Materials and Membranes for Water Remediation and Monitoring (Deadline: 20 September 2023)
- Development and Applications of Polymeric Membranes for Separation (Deadline: 20 September 2023)
- Bio-Based Polymeric Films II (Deadline: 20 September 2023)
- Degradable Films and Coatings: Synthesis, Characterization and Application (Deadline: 20 September 2023)
- Chitosan-Based Coatings for Food, Pharmaceutical and Medical Applications (Deadline: 25 September 2023)
- Composite Ultrafiltration Membrane for Water Treatment (Deadline: 10 October 2023)
- Coatings Using Chitosan and Its Derivatives (Deadline: 15 October 2023)
- Polymer Membranes for Environmental Protection and Biomedical Applications (Deadline: 20 October 2023)
- Highly Permselective Nanofiltration Membrane (Deadline: 20 October 2023)
- Synthesis of Polymer Membranes and Their Applications (Deadline: 25 October 2023)
- Polymeric Membranes for Separation and Adsorption (Deadline: 30 October 2023)
- Recent Trends in Polymer Membranes: Fabrication Technique, Characterization, Functionalization, and Applications in Environmental Science (Deadline: 30 October 2023)
- Advanced Polymers for Membrane Technology (Deadline: 31 October 2023)
- Advanced Polymer for Membrane Applications (Deadline: 5 November 2023)
- Advance in Functional Biological Polymer Membranes (Deadline: 5 November 2023)
- Advanced Polymeric Materials for Membrane Applications (Deadline: 5 November 2023)
- Polymers for Membrane Separation Process (Deadline: 20 November 2023)
- Surface and Interface of Polymer Nanocomposites (Deadline: 25 November 2023)
- Porous Polymers and Membranes (Deadline: 30 November 2023)
- Preparation, Characterization and Applications of Advanced Polymer Coatings (Deadline: 10 December 2023)
- Advancement in Polymer-Based Membranes for Efficient Wastewater Treatment (Deadline: 31 December 2023)
- Smart and Advanced Coatings and Membranes for Cementitious Surfaces (Deadline: 6 June 2025)
